The following information is based on a
preliminary and ongoing investigation which continues to evolve as
investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic
records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department's
understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as
additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

Los Angeles: On June 16, 2018,
around 1:10 p.m., LAPD Communications Division received a 9-1-1
call reporting a man with a large knife assaulting a woman outside
a homeless outreach center located on the 6400 block of Tyrone
Avenue in Van Nuys.

LAPD patrol officers assigned to Van Nuys Division quickly
responded to the outreach center and located a man, later
identified as Guillermo Perez, holding a large serrated knife.
Perez approached the officers as they emerged from their vehicles
and the officers immediately attempted to de-escalate the situation
by verbally directing Perez to drop the knife. Perez, however,
ignored the officers' directions and continued to approach.

An officer equipped with a less-lethal, beanbag shotgun fired at
Perez who deflected two of the rounds using a folding chair and
then ran in the opposite direction. As Perez ran from the officers
he grabbed a woman standing next to a nearby building. Perez then
pushed the woman in between himself and the officers, raised the
serrated knife, and pressed it against the woman's neck. At this
point three officers fired their handguns at Perez who was hit by
the gun fire and fell to the ground. Tragically, Perez's hostage
was also struck by gunfire and collapsed.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and
transported Perez and the woman to local hospitals. Perez later
died at the hospital and the female victim was admitted to the
hospital in critical condition.

Officers located the initial stabbing victim who was also
transported to the hospital and treated for knife wounds.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division responded to the
scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. Representatives from the Office of the Inspector General
and Los Angeles County District Attorney's Justice System Integrity
Division responded and monitored the investigation.

The LAPD will have further details regarding this incident in its
Critical Incident Community Briefing scheduled for public release
on July 31, 2018.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the
Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the
investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with the
LAPD's policies and procedures. Additionally, representatives from
the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office who responded to
the scene will review the subsequent FID investigation; evidence
collected and witness statements to determine if the force used by
the officer(s) violated any criminal laws.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
• During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
• During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
• Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
• Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.